- 4 dead, 9 missing after tourist boat sinks off Egyptian coast, officials say ABC News
- Egypt boat sinking: Five survivors found day after tourist yacht sank in Red Sea BBC.com
- 7 Still Missing After Tourist Boat Sinks in Egypt The New York Times
- Bodies recovered from capsized tourist boat off Egypt's Red Sea coast, 13 still missing NBC News
- At least 16 tourists missing after Egyptian yacht carrying Americans sinks in high-waves Red Sea Fox News
Laos hostel staff detained after suspected methanol deaths – BBC.com
- Laos hostel staff detained after suspected methanol deaths BBC.com
- Alcohol poisoning in Laos leaves 2 tourists hospitalized The Associated Press
- Father of Australian teen who died in Laos urges government ‘to protect others’ from tainted alcohol CNN
- Mass tourist poisoning prompts travel advisories to holiday destination TheStreet
- Doctors reveal surprising treatment for methanol poisoning — in wake of 6 tourists’ deaths in Laos New York Post
Thirty-five million Africans driven from homes by war and climate disasters – report
Data shows a threefold increase in internal displacement across the African continent since 2009, with flooding and drought posing a growing threat
Wars and climate disasters have driven a threefold increase in the number of internally displaced people in Africa over the past 15 years, according to new data.
There are now 35 million people internally displaced on the continent, according to the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC), compared with 11.6 million in 2009, when African governments signed a landmark deal legally binding them to tackle the causes of displacement.
Continue reading...Laos hostel staff detained after suspected methanol deaths
Police continue to investigate the deaths of six tourists in the tourist town of Vang Vieng.
Dozens of audios reveal high-ranking Brazilian officers pressured Bolsonaro to stage a coup – NBC News
- Dozens of audios reveal high-ranking Brazilian officers pressured Bolsonaro to stage a coup NBC News
- Dozens of recordings reveal high-ranking Brazilian officers pressured Bolsonaro to stage a coup The Associated Press
- Bolsonaro allies nearly launched military coup in 2022, police report says The Guardian
- Brazil ex-President Bolsonaro plotted election coup: Police report Al Jazeera English
- Bolsonaro’s bid to regain Brazil’s presidency may end in prison The Economist
Migrant workers face ‘cycle of abuse’ in Saudi Arabia before World Cup, UN told
- ITUC-Africa raises ‘severe concerns’ over labour practices
- Organisation calls on Caf to press Fifa on human rights
A trade union organisation that represents 18 million African workers has submitted a complaint to the United Nations against labour practices in Saudi Arabia. It has called for “immediate and decisive action” with the country poised to be granted World Cup hosting rights next month.
In an account that collates claims of malpractice and abuse alongside testimonies from migrant workers, the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) argues that “the relentless cycle of abuse and exploitation mark the daily existence of African migrant workers in Saudi Arabia.
Continue reading...Israel expected to approve ceasefire with Hezbollah, Israeli official says – Reuters
- Israel expected to approve ceasefire with Hezbollah, Israeli official says Reuters
- Netanyahu Signals Openness to Israel-Hezbollah Cease-Fire, Officials Say The New York Times
- Israeli war Cabinet to discuss Lebanon cease-fire amid bombing NBC News
- Why an 18-year-old UN resolution is critical to ending the Lebanon-Israel war CNN
- Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce Reuters
Eight Laos hostel staff held over suspected methanol poisoning deaths
Manager and seven staff at Nana backpackers hostel detained after death of six tourists
Police in Laos have detained the manager of a backpacker hostel in Vang Vieng as well as seven of its staff after the deaths of six tourists in a suspected mass methanol poisoning.
Two Danish citizens, an American, a Briton and two Australians died after becoming ill after a night out in the small riverside town. A third Australian, a dual national, also fell ill, and is understood to be in a stable condition.
Continue reading...Pakistan tests China-like digital ‘firewall’ to tighten online surveillance
The new monitoring system could give the government unprecedented insights into citizens' online use.
Israel strikes across Lebanon during reports of ceasefire deal
Multiple Israeli air strikes hit Beirut on Monday evening during reports of a potential ceasefire deal.
Climate Change: Are women the answer?
Women play a vital part in finding a solution to climate change.
Community service ‘not enough’ says mother of unborn child killed in collision with teenage driver
Girl, 17, given community service and driving suspension in state’s first use of Sophie’s Law
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A mother who lost her unborn baby in a crash has hit out at a landmark sentencing after the teenage driver responsible avoided detention, saying it is “not enough”.
An emotional Haylee Loccisano expressed her frustration outside court after the 17-year-old girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was given community service and a driving suspension for the fatal crash under new laws.
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Continue reading...‘Worst-case scenario’: Ukraine awaits Trump’s presidency with trepidation
The incoming Russia-friendly US leader has touted a vague peace plan that worries experts and government insiders.
Romania’s far-right, pro-Russian lurch spells big trouble for EU and NATO – POLITICO Europe
- Romania’s far-right, pro-Russian lurch spells big trouble for EU and NATO POLITICO Europe
- Romanian Liberals back centrist presidential candidate after hard-right surge Reuters
- Romanian Premier Ciolacu Wins 1st Round of Presidential Ballot Bloomberg
- Far-right leader fails to reach Romania presidential run-off: Exit poll Al Jazeera English
- Far-right politician who praised Nazi collaborators shocks with top finish in Romanian presidential election The Times of Israel
The 13-year-old Indian cricketer who won a $130,500 IPL deal
Vaibhav Suryavanshi is the youngest player to get a deal in the world's richest cricket competition.
Hong Kong’s top court rules in favour of same-sex couple rights
Judge rules that the government's policies favouring heterosexual couples 'cannot be justified'.
What are Trump’s plans for tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico?
US president-elect has promised to impose tariffs for as long as drugs and undocumented migrants flow into the country.
At least four killed as ex-Pakistan PM Khan’s supporters enter Islamabad
Thousands clash with police as they force their way into capital to demand jailed ex-prime minister's release.
Trump will deliver the final death blow to the liberal order
The current international order, already on its last legs due to the West's support for Israel, won't survive Trump 2.0.
Russia accelerates advance in Ukraine’s east – Reuters
- Russia accelerates advance in Ukraine's east Reuters
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 25, 2024 Institute for the Study of War
- Ukraine War Map Reveals Russia Close to Enveloping Critical Town Newsweek
- Russian offensive in Ukraine's Donetsk region gains momentum Euronews
- Ukraine war latest: Russia 'preparing response' after Kyiv 'fires several US-made missiles in two attacks' Sky News